multiplet

noun

mul·​ti·​plet ˈməl-tə-plət 

1

: a spectrum line having several components

2

: a group of elementary particles that are different in charge but similar in other properties (such as mass)

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for multiplet

• alphabet
• arpanet
• bayonet
• biuret
• cigarette
• clarinet
• coronet
• coverlet
• dataset
• epithet
• ethernet
• heavyset